Meaning
scruple, qualm
- A moral hesitation or doubt about the rightness of an action
- Painstaking care or extreme thoroughness (per scrupolo)
In a sentence
Quell'uomo d'affari è noto per essere assolutamente senza scrupoli.
That businessman is known for being completely unscrupulous.
Non farti scrupoli a chiamarmi se hai bisogno di aiuto.
Don't hesitate to call me if you need help.
Ho ricontrollato tutti i calcoli per scrupolo prima di inviare il rapporto.
I double-checked all calculations just to be safe before sending the report.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scrupolo | masculine · singular |
| scrupoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in the negative phrase 'senza scrupoli' (ruthless, unscrupulous) and 'farsi scrupoli' (to have qualms).